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Mertonian.

Of or relating to Robert K. Merton (1910–2003), American sociologist.

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Meaning & usage

adj/mɜːˈtəʊ.ni.ən/Received-Pronunciation/mɝˈtoʊ.ni.ən/General-American
  1. Of or relating to Robert K. Merton (1910–2003), American sociologist.

Where this word comes from

From Merton + -ian.

noun/mɜːˈtəʊ.ni.ən/Received-Pronunciation/mɝˈtoʊ.ni.ən/General-American
  1. A member or alumnus of Merton College, Oxford.

    informal
  2. A native or inhabitant of Merton, London.

Where this word comes from

From Merton + -ian.

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